EDUCATION South Texas College of Law, Affiliated with Texas A&M University Juris Doctorate, 1978
University of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Arts, 1972 Dean's List Student Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Fraternity University of Pittsburgh Walk of Fame (1972)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1977 - Present & Company, Owner and Manager A sports representation and management firm, representing approximately 50 athletes. Notable clients include Brian Griese, Jeff Blake, Tarik Glenn, Tim Ruddy, Jeff Christy, Mark Stepnoski, Dermontti Dawson, and broadcasters Trev Alberts and Mark May.
1988 - 1990 International Management Group ("IMG"), Football Division, President A worldwide corporation in a joint venture with& Company. Notable players represented and advised during this period include John Offerdahl, Herschel Walker and Gary Anderson.
1978 - Present & Associates Law Firm, Owner and Manager A general practice law firm located in Pittsburgh, PA. Cases during the period to 1985 include murder cases, one of which was a capital murder, and a tax court trial and appeal to United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Additional matters included corporations, business agreements, real estate closing, wills, divorces, marital property agreements, DUIs, and civil litigation involving a variety of matters.
HONORS, AWARDS and AFFILIATIONS Selected twice by Sporting News as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Sports Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Washington County Distinguished Citizen Award in Football University of Pittsburgh All-Time Football Team Avella High School Hall of Fame Italian American Sports Hall of Fame University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Alumni Award, 1997 Fifth Round Draft Choice NFL Draft, 1972 New England Patriots, 1972 Houston Oilers, 1973, 1974, and 1975 Associated Press Player of the Week, 1972 vs. Champion Miami Dolphins Dapper Dan Outstanding Player Award, 1972 University of Pittsburgh, Football MVP, 1971 All-East 1969 and 1971, Football All-American Teams, 1969 and 1971, Football All-Conference, 1969 and 1971, Football North South All-Star Game, Captain, 1971 Eastern Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, 1969 Fourth Place Finish, NCAA Wrestling Tournament, 1969 All-American in Wrestling, 1969 University of Pittsburgh Wrestling MVP, 1969 Undefeated in dual meets in wrestling, 1968 and 1969 All Western Pennsylvania High School Football, 1966 and 1967 Pennsylvania All State 1967 (football) Most Valuable Player, Western Pennsylvania Class B Football , 1967 Dapper Dan Award, Outstanding High School Football Player, 1967 Thom McAnn Award, 1967 (football) Observer-Reporter County Award, 1967 (football) Pennsylvania Big 33, Captain, 1967 Undefeated/untied in dual meets in wrestling 1966 and 1967 Not scored upon in dual meets in wrestling, 1966 and 1967 Pennsylvania State Wrestling Championships, runner-up, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967 Western Pennsylvania Regional Wrestling Champion, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967 Western Pennsylvania Section Wrestling Champion, All Divisions, 1966 and 1967
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (Current and Past) NFLPA Advisory Committee Pennsylvania Bar Association Texas Bar Association American Bar Association Founding Chairperson, Pennsylvania Bar Association Sports, Entertainment and Art Law Committee American Bar Association Sports Law Committee United States District Court for Western District of Pennsylvania United States District Court for Southern District of Texas United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit United States Tax Court NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor Sports Lawyers Association Association of Representation of Professional Athletes Board of Directors of Epilepsy Society of Western Pennsylvania ON South Texas College of Law, Affiliated with Texas A&M President of the Board of Directors of Meadowcroft Village Dapper Dan Charities Board of Directors Sports Law Reporter Advisory Board Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Champion Committee Big 33 Scholarship Foundation Inc., Committee
SPORTS LAW FACULTY/LECTURER Practicing Law Institute; American Arbitration Association; The Pennsylvania Bar Association; Allegheny County and Washington County Bar Associations; Institute for International Research; NCAA Athletic Directors Association; National Joint Commission on Sports, Medicine and Science; University of Pittsburgh; West Virginia University; Robert Morris College; Cincinnati Law School; Duquesne Law School.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Listed among the top NFL agents by Pro Football Weekly, USA Today, Denver Post, Chicago Sun Times, Dallas Morning News and others. USA Today "Undisputed Free Agent Champ" and "King of Free Agency." |
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